James Mahone Quartet

Saturday, July 20, 7:30 pm at Bird & Beckett

Masterful saxophonist and composer James Mahone has performed throughout the US, Japan, and Europe for over 30 years. In early 90s, he was the composer for popular jazz band, Black Note. He has performed alongside Wynton Marsalis, Eric Reed, Billy Higgins, Gil-Scott Heron, El De Barge, Josh Redman, and Roy Hargrove, Reggie Workman, Billy Harper, Arnie Lawrence, and R&B band The Chesterfields.

James Mahone, sax — Grant Levin, piano — Giulio Xavier Cetto, bass — Malachi Whitson, drums

This is a Guaranteed Fair Wage Fund event where each musician will be paid $150 in advance, regardless of ticket sales. Jazz in the Neighborhood makes this possible by subsidizing 40% of their pay. Bird & Beckett and the Jazz Philanthropists Union guarantees the rest. For tickets and other information, please contact Bird & Beckett.

Bird & Beckett — 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco